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Basa Fish Recipes:Cheesy Baked Fish

I used to be always on the hunt for basa fish recipes, since basa is very inexpensive. Then I did some reading and discovered that there are real concerns with the way most basa is harvested. You may want to do some research and decide if eating basa is OK with you or not.

The good news is that this easy fish recipe works with any mild white fish: sole, flounder, haddock, cod, or whatever is available where you live.

Since this recipe is so easy to prepare and takes not long to cook, it's a good choice when you need a quick meal on the table right away. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness and variety of your fish. It's done when it's no longer opaque, and when it flakes easily with a fork.

Check that you have these staples at home

in the cupboard

dried basil

salt

nutmeg

pepper

in the fridge or freezer

Cheddar cheese

bread crumbs

bottled lemon juice

Buy these fresh ingredients

fish (about 1 lb/500 g firm white fillets)

Get out your equipment

Essential

a medium sized mixing bowl

measuring cups and spoons

a baking dish, large enough to hold the fillets in a single layer

a grater

Nice to have but not necessary

a silicone brush for greasing the baking dish

The recipe

Preheat oven to 450F/230C.

Grease a baking dish.

1/2 cup/125 mL Cheddar cheese, grated

2/3 cup/150 mL bread crumbs

1/2 tsp/2 mL dried basil

1/4 tsp/1 mL nutmeg

1/2 tsp/2 mL salt

1/4 tsp/1 mL pepper

1 lb/500 g firm fish fillets

1 tsp/5 mL lemon juice

In a bowl, combine the cheese, bread crumbs, basil, nutmeg, salt and pepper.

Spread half of the crumb mixture evenly in the greased baking dish.

Place the fish on top of the crumbs.

Sprinkle the lemon juice over the fish.

Sprinkle the remaining crumbs evenly over the fish.

Bake until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Substitutions

Use fresh basil instead of dried.

Use freshly squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled.

Ideas for making this recipe your own

Experiment with different herbs. How about tarragon, or a bit of paprika? Be creative!

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